2017 - 2018 Courses

I am teaching Microbiology courses here at Acadia!

Microbial Biodiversity(BIOL 2053B1)

This course is an overview of the diversity of microorganisms on the planet, including Archaea, Bacteria, Protista, Fungi and Viruses, and will focus on the unique and vital roles that these organisms play in their environment. (3h lab)

Pathogenic Microbiology(BIOL 3523)

This course examines the ceaseless struggle between the antimicrobial defences of humans and the virulence factors of bacterial and protozoan pathogens. Important human infectious diseases will be studied as examples of the contest between hosts and parasites, and as examples of how modern medicine is driving evolution of human pathogens. (3h lab)

Applied & Environmental Microbiology(BIOL 3573)The Earth could not support life without the activities of microorganisms. This course will examine the essential roles that microbes play in the biosphere, the unusual and surprising ways that they have adapted to harsh niches, and how humans are increasingly exploiting their biochemical abilities in food production, water purification, medicines, soil improvement, and energy recovery. (3h lab)